Still It Runs

Still It Runs is a stealth-adventure horror game where you play as a cat exploring a deserted, creepy house. You wander through dusty rooms and dark hallways, gathering memory fragments to piece together what happened to the family who used to live there - all while avoiding a faceless, dangerous stalker lurking in the shadows. Its vibe mixes the fragility of memory with quiet dread. Pros ✔️ It’s fun being a cat - Playing as a cat gives the game a different kind of tension and perspective — the small size, the quiet footfalls, the vulnerability — all of that works really well in spooky settings. ✔️ Multiple endings give it replay value - There are different endings depending on what you do/how thorough you are, which adds incentive to explore carefully rather than rush through. ✔️ Stealth mechanics & sound/stealth tension feel solid on paper - Sneaking, being quiet, watching shadows — the stealth-inspired cat + horror mix builds tension better than a typical run-and-gun horror. When it works, it works: the house becomes this tense, fragile place where small mistakes matter. Cons ❌ Storytelling method could have been stronger - The idea of uncovering memories is neat, but the way it’s delivered feels thin at times. I wanted the narrative to land harder - more emotional weight, more clarity — and it never fully did it for me. ❌ Good mechanics, weak execution - The gameplay foundations are there — stealth, exploration, psychological horror - but the technical side feels shaky. Animations and transitions could use polish; sometimes the atmosphere cracked under the weight of bugs or awkward movement. ❌ Feels bare-bones overall - There’s just not a lot of depth beyond the core stealth + mystery loop. Once you’ve done the basic exploration and endings, there’s not much pulling you back. It leaves a sense of “that’s it?” rather than “what’s next.” Still It Runs had me curious and invested for parts of it — being a cat sneaking through a creepy house, trying to stay hidden, chasing memories, that atmosphere had real potential. But the more I played, the more I felt the gaps: the story never bit hard enough, the gameplay mechanics showed their edges, and the bare bones made it feel like a rough sketch instead of a full painting. I don’t regret playing it, but I’m not rushing back either. It’s a decent start. If someone revisits this world, tightens up the scares, deepens the story, and smooths out the rough edges - I could see it becoming a pretty good horror game. Right now though? It’s an “okay thriller,” not much more. Score 6/10 Momentos — A promising little horror sketch where the pieces are in place… just not glued down yet.